Praise for Recess

***STARRED REVIEW*** "This interactive explosion of a book bursts off the page, engulfing young listeners in its inescapable exuberance...Wilder than any rumpus, this recess isn’t just a break—it’s silliness incarnate!"
Kirkus Reviews

***STARRED REVIEW*** "The illustrations, even those meant to depict brooding and dullness, are stunning. Lane's signature brush strokes radiate energy and showcase intrigu­ing textures, and the students have arresting, oftentimes Picasso-like faces...Don't miss Recess. Perfect for a rowdy, rol­licking read-aloud, every classroom needs a copy of this treasure chest of delicious fun."
BookPage

***STARRED REVIEW*** "A high-energy, high-participation read, tailor-made for storytime, that joyfully affirms play as essential, not extra, and is likely to become a classroom favorite."
Horn Book Magazine

***STARRED REVIEW*** "Younger audiences, as well as teachers and librarians on the lookout for quick indoor stretches that are fun and safe, will go bananas."
School Library Journal

About the Author

Lane Smith is the author and illustrator of It's a Book, A Stickler Christmas, Stickler Loves the World, and A Gift for Nana, as well as Grandpa Green, a Caldecott Honor book. He is also known for illustrating The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, and James and the Giant Peach. He has received awards such as the Kate Greenaway Medal, Lifetime Achievement honors from the Society of Illustrators and the Eric Carle Museum, and five New York Times Best Illustrated Books awards. Smith and book designer Molly Leach live in rural Connecticut.

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